China National Intellectual Property Administration has approved including Macau innovation entities in the Zhuhai Intellectual Property Protection Center’s patent rapid pre-examination service, the Macau SAR government said. Zhuhai Market Supervision Bureau notified the service will open to Macau-related innovation entities from Aug 31, 2026. Macau entities may begin submitting pre-examination registration applications immediately.

2026-08-24

China National Intellectual Property Administration has approved including Macau innovation entities in the Zhuhai Intellectual Property Protection Center’s patent rapid pre-examination service, the Macau SAR government said. Zhuhai Market Supervision Bureau notified the service will open to Macau-related innovation entities from Aug 31, 2026. Macau entities may begin submitting pre-examination registration applications immediately.